What is the episode about?
Danske Drabssager (RadioPlay, 2025) presents in this episode an in-depth review of an unusual and brutal case of partner murder in Denmark. The episode, titled 'Murdered in His Own Bed', constitutes the fourth part of the theme series focusing on criminal women. The case centers around a female perpetrator who, under planned circumstances, tied her boyfriend to their shared bed and then killed him with multiple stab wounds. It is a case that attracted attention in the Danish legal system due to the cynical nature of the act and the preceding dynamics in the relationship, which were highlighted during the trial in a href='/krimidex/danske-domstole'>Danske Domstole /a>.
The case behind the episode
The case behind this episode of a href='/krimidex/danske-drabssager'>Danske Drabssager /a> differs from many other partner murders in that the victim was helpless and bound at the time of the crime. The investigation revealed that the woman had prepared for the act, leading to a comprehensive legal assessment of her mental state and motive. In the Danish courts, there was a focus on whether it was a crime of passion or a carefully planned execution. The episode reviews the technical evidence from the crime scene, including the location in the bedroom, and how police technicians were able to determine the sequence of events through forensic examinations of the knife wounds. This type of case, where the woman is the aggressive party in a fatal attack, is statistically rarer in Danish criminal history, making the analysis in a href='/krimidex/kriminelle-kvinder'>Kriminelle Kvinder /a> series particularly relevant for understanding violence in intimate relationships.
About the podcast
The podcast a href='/krimidex/danske-drabssager'>Danske Drabssager /a> is known for its factual and detailed examination of real criminal cases from Denmark. The production emphasizes allowing the involved parties, including investigators and legal experts, to have their say in order to give the listener a nuanced insight into police work and the processes of the legal system. By focusing on specific themes such as 'Criminal Women', the podcast manages to illuminate different facets of human behavior and the tragic circumstances that lead to murder.
